Cheney, WA vs Mount Vernon, WA

Cheney is moderately more affordable than Mount Vernon, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Cheney scores 95 compared to 110 for Mount Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Vernon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cheney is $1,075/month compared to $1,255/month in Mount Vernon — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cheney is more affordable at $330,300 median vs $429,300.

Median household income in Cheney is $47,039 compared to $73,277 in Mount Vernon (-35.8%). While Mount Vernon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cheney spend roughly 27.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Mount Vernon.

Climate-wise, Mount Vernon is notably warmer with an average of 52.1°F compared to 45°F in Cheney. Mount Vernon receives more rainfall at 19.9" per year compared to 18.3" in Cheney.